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Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 4, 2023 at 3:20 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 8, 2023 at 7:09 p.m.
Thread: Gibson
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>OldNYIfan</b></div><div>No, thanks. Gibson for the first is barely sufficient -- and I'm being generous -- but Granlund is a minus, not a plus. I wouldn't accept this offer if you took Henrique out.</div></div>

I think most non-ducks fans would disagree with you. Although I think Gibson is capable of his 2015-2019 performances I don’t think his trade value is still at that level. This is probably a fair trade given the risk Pit is taking with Gibby‘s term.

Ducks get another pick in the deepest draft since 2015, they’re free up cap and a spot for Dostal, and utilize value from players that didn’t fit in their window.

Pens utilize a pick that doesn’t fit their window, they get a Swiss Army knife in Henrique who will score 30 there with great two-way ability, they get rid of a bad contract in Granlund and they get a bonafide starter/possible superstar goalie in Gibson for 4 years.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 9, 2023 at 9:45 p.m.
Thread: Draft and Offseason
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Billy739</b></div><div>Best player available is Michkov after Bedard though
Contract is the only real reason he's not being talked about more
That and lack of ability to continue to out play Bedard head to head internationally
People forget head to head Michkov dominated Bedard to the point of a u-18 3rd overall Goal Scoring Record behind only Ovechkin and Caufield.
He's as Legit of a goal scorer as we've seen in years in the NHL Draft

Fantilli is good but he's basically Dach 2.0
As much as i love Dach and i do
His established Value after a few years out of the Draft is a mid 1st round pick
He's a hell of a player but the Transition to Center in the NHL based on his lack of Faceoff Skills held him back from hitting his top Projections.
Guess what Fantilli's only real weakness is ? Faceoffs
We moved Dach to Wing and not only did he have career best number but Caufield saw a big boost as did Suzuki

He may be a top line player 100%
It just in all likelihood wont be in ANA IMO
In the end you'll have passed on Michkov for a lesser winger
You'll still have an Elite player though so i guess its worth the gamble that Fantilli will learn to take faceoffs eventually unlike Dach who still struggles hard there.</div></div>

Fantilli is leagues ahead of where Dach was at the draft. He’s going to be Eichel or better. But I do agree that they should take Michkov instead, I just don’t think they would.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 9, 2023 at 6:45 a.m.
Thread: Draft and Offseason
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Billy739</b></div><div>If im ANA im trading down with MTL, SJS or CBJ to take Reinbacher
Way cheaper then Dumba and long term gives you a deep Defense Core like ANA had a few years back before selling high.
Fantilli is great dont get me wrong but with Zegras , Mctavish and Strome he's not needed as much as that RD and you're not giving up skill the players both project as top guys and Starters.

I know MTL would likely give up both their picks though for Fantilli
Simple logic is Dach is great player but as far as Center he plays at a lower pace then at Wing.
If we got Fantilli we could put Dach on Top Line beside Caufield and Suzuki permanently
We could still do that with Smith too but he'll take 2 more years minimum while Fantilli could be ready now.


But thats me speaking to what i know as a MTL Fan.
Im sure CBJ would pay to get Fantilli for sure
I know SJS Sharks would but im not sure you'll trade with a rival</div></div>

Ducks already have: Drysdale, Luneau, Helleson and Warren. They definitely don’t need an RD prospect and you alway take the BPA when you’re at the bottom of the league. Ducks definitely take Fantilli.
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 8, 2022 at 6:46 p.m.
Thread: TDL and Offseason
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Jded</b></div><div>I can’t tell you what league consensus is on him as to whether he’s overrated or not. What I can say is he’s playing great hockey, looks the part, and is improving every year. He’s a 22 year old first round pick typically playing with mediocre line mates, I have no idea why you would assume he is peaking right now and will regress. He looks as good as his stats suggest on the ice every night, and plays consistent hockey. His points aren’t a fluke. And if you could trade him high and get great value? Sure, I’d trade anyone under those conditions if you were truly getting great value. Is Chychrun good value? Sure. But not when you’re throwing a first round pick in there. Two guys who were drafted relatively reasonably for their value 7 picks apart in drafts 2 years apart, and you’re throwing in a first round pick to get older by a year and move up 7 spots. I don’t see great value anywhere in it. I keep Lundy</div></div>

I think he'll regress because he's shooting +20% right now and he and Silfverberg currently hold the worst xGF% and CF% on the team. However, for some reason, his reputation is exploding this year, despite the fact that his numbers haven't been ideal and his counting stats aren't sustainable. So personally I think the Ducks should sell high for a 23-year-old top 4 D with term who can slide in where Lindholm was, and let one of Steel, Groulx, or another prospect fill out the 3rd line C role that Lundestrom would hold in the future. Chychrun is far more valuable to a team than Lundestrom.